DeMattio resigns from housing panel over appointment spat
Samuel DeMattio chairman of the Housing Authority resigns accusing First Selectman Jacqueline Heneage of blocking appointments. He sought a certified public accountant for the vacancy caused by Morton Snipe’s April 14 departure and says his ongoing recommendations were ignored. Heneage says he offered to stay if his choice was appointed but deemed the candidate unsuitable. She voiced regret at his departure and stressed the need for authority continuity and strengthened finance.
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Samuel DeMattio
Housing Authority
First
Morton Snipe
Heneage
DeMattio
First Selectman
GOP flare up See page two
A brief note highlights a GOP flare up occupying page two with terse wording and no further details. The item signals political tension or conflict but lacks names or explicit events in the available text.
Levy set at 48 mills to fund 1975 76 budget
The Board of Finance set the tax rate at 48 mills for the new fiscal year starting July 1, a two mill rise to cover a 21.7 million budget. The increase funds teacher salaries under a new contract and other negotiations, with extra allocations for Transit District and elderly tax relief. Architectural fees for a town garage were approved, while a planting fund was tabled awaiting detailed plans.
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Board of Finance
Westport Education Association
ATM
Westport P Z C rebukes memorial sign to Samuel Luciano
The Planning and Zoning Commission deems a memorial sign for Westport's late Police Chief Samuel J. Luciano illegal due to location and size. Installed at Saugatuck Playground, the 342 by 20 foot redwood sign faces removal unless a zoning permit is obtained or a variance pursued.
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Westport
Planning and Zoning Commission
Saugatuck Playground
Samuel J. Luciano
Police Athletic League
Louis Nistico
The
Arrow Restaurant
Recreation Commission
Barr
Mel Barr
P&z
Nistico
Zoning Board of Appeals
IBA
Barry
Arthur Bleau
Bleau
Saugatuck
P&i
Julio Belaga
Friedson
Uncle Sam
Army and Navy
Rec Commission
ZBA
Larry Michaels
Melvin Barr
PAL
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Headley
Vream
Steven Sweitzer
Levy
Greens Farms Road
Sherwood Island Connector
Luciano
Westport P&z
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